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Lessons from those who are succeeding at stamping out the toxic but persistent problem of substandard medicines

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India: Substandard medicines threaten the goal of zero malaria

Fraudulent and substandard antimalarials drive up case numbers, suffering and death. They are the main obstacle as India pursues malaria eradication by 2030.

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When shopping online is deadly

Buying medicines on the internet saves time and money, but it could be deadly. Indonesia is working to regulate online pharmacies and improve public safety.

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Malaysia: Fake Viagra is no joke

The rampant trade in fake sexual stimulants is a reminder of how easy it is for substandard medicines to take hold and the need for greater public awareness.

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How the pandemic set back drug safety

The best form of inspection is an unannounced one, but the pandemic changed the game for regulators. They’ll need to work together to protect consumers.

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Poor-quality medicines are everyone’s problem

COVID-19 has shown that regulatory processes can fail anywhere, allowing poor-quality medicines through. A new detection test could help shield consumers.

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Australia’s offshore pharma conundrum

Australia is reliant on imports for the majority of its medicines – in this age of global epidemics regulatory vigilance has never been more important.

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A spoonful of sugar can stop the (fake) medicine going down

The key ingredient in detecting a counterfeit medicine could be in your kitchen.

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When the choice is between poor-quality medicine and no medicine at all

Poverty drives the market in inferior medicines just as it drives other examples of inequality. A socially integrated approach is needed to fight the problem.

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Proactive regulators key to safe biopharmaceuticals

India’s booming biopharma sector presents a new challenge for regulators.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

Bad medicine

India: Substandard medicines threaten the goal of zero malaria

When shopping online is deadly

Malaysia: Fake Viagra is no joke

How the pandemic set back drug safety

Poor-quality medicines are everyone’s problem

Australia’s offshore pharma conundrum

A spoonful of sugar can stop the (fake) medicine going down

When the choice is between poor-quality medicine and no medicine at all

Proactive regulators key to safe biopharmaceuticals

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